“Spotlight” won for Best Picture of the Year, it was announced today by Stephen Farber, President of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA).

“I am very pleased that our group selected a wide range of films, from big studio blockbusters to smaller independent films richly deserving of recognition. Our individual winners covered quite an impressive gamut in terms of age, experience and background.” said Farber, on this year’s awards.

The 41st annual Los Angeles Film Critics Association awards ceremony will be held Saturday, January 9 at the InterContinental, Los Angeles. As previously announced, editor Anne V. Coates will receive the 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award.